
Updates from the Campaign Trail
Tuesday, July 21 – Legislative forum to tackle behaviorial health, disability services issues Monday, July 20 – House Democratic candidates to discuss health care in Waynesboro – Deeds releases economic plan

Tuesday, July 21 – Legislative forum to tackle behaviorial health, disability services issues Monday, July 20 – House Democratic candidates to discuss health care in Waynesboro – Deeds releases economic plan

Friday, July 24 – JMU business students tke first in Marketing Challenge Thursday, July 23 – Staunton City Council work session, meeting agendas Wednesday, July 22 – Man arrested in La. on Staunton sodomy charges – Waynesboro City Council work session agenda – Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda Tuesday, July 21 – Long-time…

You want the good news about the 2009 state races, or the bad news? For a change of pace, let’s start with the good news. Creigh Deeds raised about twice as much money in June as Bob McDonnell. Don’t get too happy, though, because I undersold the bad news, which is really along the lines…

Friday, July 17 – McDonnell takes $100K from Swift Boaters – Shannon asks Cuccinelli to clarify incendiary remarks by ticketmate Wednesday, July 15 – Wagner to visit Valley on Thursday Tuesday, July 14 – AG Race: Shannon asks Cuccinelli question on votes on drunk-driving bills Monday, July 13 – Governor’s Race: Deeds to report $3.4M…

Friday, July 17 – Virginia Bioinformatics Institute researchers present systems biology as a clinical approach to cancer Thursday, July 16 – eVA passes $20B purchase mark – ACLU praises Newport News for action allowing tea party Thursday, July 16 – eVA passes $20B purchase mark – ACLU praises Newport News for action allowing tea party…

The July 17th performances of “The River City Radio Hour” will be headlined by Sound Direction, an a cappella sextet, and the world famous Washboard Wonders. Sound Direction had a loyal following before it went into hiatus four years ago. This will be their first appearance since reuniting. The group includes John and Bettie Tindall,…

ShenanArts is proud to announce its upcoming production of the immensely popular, classic American musical Annie. The 1977 Tony award winner for Best Musical will open on Friday, Aug. 7. There will be performances on Aug. 7-9 and 14-16 at Stage4 Theatre in Verona.

The bridge connecting Sherwood Avenue in Waynesboro to Rockfish Road in Augusta County will be reopening Wednesday afternoon, July 8. A call from a city public-works worker at the site at 3:15 p.m. today indicated that the bridge should be reopened to the public by 3:30 p.m. today.

The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation, Inc. is seeking volunteers to help us do small jobs at our museums. At the Plumb House Museum we could use help with sourcing a destination of pine needles, raking and bagging needles for use in museum gardens. Bags will be furnished. We also need help with weeding and readying the…

Central Shenandoah Health District Director Dr. Doug Larsen said today that local residents need to continue to protect themselves against the H1N1 flu virus, with new cases being confirmed each week in the state. The Virginia Department of Health is closely monitoring the outbreak to keep Virginians informed of this rapidly evolving public health issue.
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